Where to Watch Fireworks

If you're looking for some sky-rotechnics this weekend, you'll find the options are more limited than they were in more prosperous times. There are still fireworks displays if you know where to look. Here's a rundown of nearby shows:

Sunday, July 3

• West Whiteland Township—Miller Park, Exton. Independence Day Celebration starts at 7 p.m. and fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.

• Longwood Gardens—Kennett Square. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. The next "Fireworks and Fountains" event will be held July 23. Tickets for nonmembers are $38 per adult, $22 per child 15 and younger.
• Celebrate Coatesville -- Lukens National Historic District. Fireworks at dusk following a day of kids’s events, noon to 9 p.m.

Monday, July 4

• Chester Valley Golf Club—Malvern. 9 p.m. The show is only open to club members, but nonmembers often gather at Great Valley School District administration building and  across the street.
• , Friendship Field. 9 p.m. They can also be viewed from Reservoir Park.

• Tredyffrin Township, Wilson Farm Park, Chesterbrook. Dusk (around 9 p.m.) The Chester County Concert Band will perform at 7:15 p.m.

• Downingtown Good Neighbor Day - Kerr Park. 9:30 p.m. Part of a daylong series of events that begin with a 5K run at 8 a.m.

Hat tip: Chestercountyfireworks.com is a good resource for finding pyrotechnic displays throughout the year.